GRJ
George
South Africa
11,688 km
7,262 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
11,688 km
7,262 mi / 6,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

GRJ MNL
Airport Name George Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code GRJ MNL
ICAO Code FAGG RPLL
City George Manila
Country South Africa Philippines
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Manila
Elevation 648 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -34.010000, 22.380000 14.510000, 121.020000

George (GRJ) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 11,688 kilometers (7,262 miles / 6,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:15 in George, it's 01:15 in Manila. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to George (GRJ) follows a heading of 238° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Airport (GRJ) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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